Life for the Ricardos after the birth of Little Ricky, with some of the series’ best episodes, including ‘Million-Dollar Idea’ (aka. Aunt Martha’s Old Fashioned Salad Dressing’ and a two-part visit by Tennessee Ernie Ford as Lucy’s Cousin Ernie

Lucy helps Ethel & Fred redecorate their apartment, including new paint and new upholstery . This is a classic example of Lucy engaging in meddling in her friends’ affairs, to hilarious results (I love the scene with the fan and the down pillow, for example), to her own hurt.Â (“What happened to your mink?â âYou’re sitting on it.ââyou need to see the episode to appreciate that exchange)

When Ricky decides to quit show business, he & Fred purchase a diner; but everyone isn’t too happy with their new duties.Â When Fred & Ethel refuse to work behind the counter while Ricky & Lucy greet the customers, reversing roles is hilarious but doesn’t work, as does literally dividing the diner in half – ending with a classic pie fight.